Tiny reviews – JVIM Jan/Feb 2018

Tiny reviews of intracranial hypertension, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, Keppra in cats, and more

Term: Craniosynostosis

Premature closure and fusion (ossification) of...

Nonambulatory Golden mix

This week’s case is a 6-month-old sexually intact female Golden Retriever mix. She was presented for evaluation following an acute onset of pelvic limb weakness that had progressed to inability to walk the following morning.

Quiz: Cerebellar anatomy & hyoplasia

Test your neuro knowledge on these 4 questions about cerebellar anatomy and cerebellar hypoplasia.

Localize: Acute seizures & chronic blindness/circling

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9 month old Shih Tzu mix with acute seizures and chronic circling & blindness

COTM: Stumbling & confused Labrador retriever

12yr MC Lab with stumbling and confusion

Imaging: Ataxic cat

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MRI performed on an ataxic 12yr SF DSH cat

Localize: Tetraparetic Boxer

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12yr MC Boxer with progressive tetraparesis

Term: Diprosopus

Duplication of parts or all of the...

Localize: “Bobblehead” cat

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10yr DLH cat with abnormal gait and "bobblehead" appearance

Campylobacter infection & raw chicken major risk factors for acute polyradiculoneuritis

Strong association found with consumption of raw chicken or Campylobacter infection in dogs with acute polyradiculoneuritis.

Quiz: Steroids and edema

Test your neuro knowledge against these 4 questions about steroids and edema